Just Reward For Persistence

Ethel White of Oviedo appreciates patience and persistence. She devotes her life to helping foster children who are mentally and physically handicapped. They often are the last to find homes.

Unfortunately, other people sometimes are not so good-hearted. Last year, when Ms. White tried to take on more children and set up a group home in rural Seminole County, neighbors protested. Undaunted, she looked elsewhere. She also switched tactics. This time she introduced her brood to the neighbors before she tried to establish a group home.

It worked. Neighbors accepted the children and even supported Ms. White when she applied for special permission to house additional youngsters. That's the kind of response these youngsters deserve.